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New French Star Seixas Eyes Dauphiné Crown
7 Jun
Summary
- Tour Auvergne - Rhône-Alpes, formerly Critérium du Dauphiné, starts June 7, 2026.
- Paul Seixas is the hot favorite due to top riders' absence.
- The race features a challenging route with three consecutive summit finishes.
The cycling race, now known as the Tour Auvergne - Rhône-Alpes, commences on Sunday, June 7, 2026. This year's edition sees a new favorite in young French cyclist Paul Seixas, as major contenders like Tadej Pogačar, Jonas Vingegaard, and Remco Evenepoel are not participating.
The challenging route offers no opportunities for sprinters, with every day featuring mountains. The race culminates in three consecutive summit finishes, including demanding climbs on stages six, seven, and the final stage eight. This demanding course will test the riders' endurance and climbing abilities.
Fans can watch the race live via various platforms. In Australia, France, Belgium, and Spain, it will be broadcast for free on SBS OnDemand, FranceTV, RTBF Auvio, and RTVE Play, respectively. US viewers can catch the action on Peacock, while the UK audience can follow it on TNT Sports via HBO Max. Canadian fans can subscribe to FloBikes for coverage.
